Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 17,129 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Xavier.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Xavier.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off the first half!
4.34
0-0Samuel Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Overbeek-Bloem. Robert Overbeek-Bloem threads a neat ball through to Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Helder Santos.
12.38
0-0Rafael Castro makes a simple pass to Roberto Loureiro. Roberto Loureiro makes a probing pass to Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.03
0-0Ivan Mills flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Crespo. Syd Maddison comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
16.32
Lomano Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Quim Pinheiro. Quim Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Wijngaarden who gathers it comfortably.
22.16
0-0Duarte Fonseca hacks Samuel Gomes from behind! The referee calls over Duarte Fonseca and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.28
Jorge Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Pinheiro. Quim Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Castro.
30.09
Duarte Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Gomes.
32.01
0-0Helder Santos flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Cadamarteri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Barbosa. Rafael Castro hacks Samuel Barbosa from behind! Penalty not given!!
33.12
0-0Syd Maddison threads the ball through to Franois Tamazout. Franois Tamazout picks a pass forward to Quim Pinheiro. Quim Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Christian Wijngaarden. Excellent save.
34.45
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.53
Under pressure, Ruben Veloso clears the ball far upfield. Quim Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Christian Wijngaarden is on top of it.
44.24
0-1Ivan Mills sees space and advances. Ivan Mills whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Penafiel start the second half!
48.51
Charles Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Charles Joseph sees a break and surges forward. Charles Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
51.07
0-1Lomano Cadamarteri barges into Ivan Mills. Lomano Cadamarteri is warned by the referee! Ivan Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.06
0-1Juan-Carlos Garrido clumsily knocks into Quim Pinheiro. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Garrido and shows him a yellow card! Quim Pinheiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.21
Ruben Veloso hits a low pass to Lomano Cadamarteri. Lomano Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Pinheiro. Quim Pinheiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
60.00
0-1Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Mauricio Blanco replacing Duarte Fonseca and Raynald Dordevic replacing Quim Pinheiro .
65.21
Mauricio Blanco makes a probing pass to Raynald Dordevic. Raynald Dordevic tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
71.42
Roberto Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.27
Rafael Castro barges into Raynald Dordevic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Raynald Dordevic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.12
Mauricio Blanco runs up as Lomano Cadamarteri takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Mauricio Blanco makes a simple pass to Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.36
Ruben Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Cadamarteri. Lomano Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
83.44
Lomano Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Raynald Dordevic. Raynald Dordevic connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
85.08
Ivan Mills hits a low pass to Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Lomano Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
24.6%
39.1%
36.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Crespo of Penafiel |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Spencer Priestley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Helder Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Franois Tamazout (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duarte Fonseca (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Lomano Cadamarteri (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jorge Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rui Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Quim Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Raynald Dordevic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Blanco (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christian Wijngaarden (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Charles Joseph (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rafael Castro (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Samuel Gomes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Garrido (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Robert Overbeek-Bloem (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivan Mills (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicolas Crespo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Christian Klein (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Farinos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Oliveira (ATT) | 0 | |